I am a COSMETIC JUNKY - THERE NOW YOU KNOW!!

I will be the first to admit it...

I am a cosmetic junky.. seriously, I have a problem, and I have had it for  years...

BUT.. I think through all of my years of navigating and trying to break the habit.. I have come up with some 5 star winners that I want to share with all of you.. these are my true testaments that these products deliver,  and just to prove to you that my experiments are truly scientifically based, I want to show you my testing laboratory so you don't think this a bullshit post... are you with me...

Laboratory 1 - the cosmetic bench

Ok, this is where all of the products come in and are very carefully inventoried, sorted and aligned

The same very meticulous process happens for hair care products.

AND if they are deemed worthy.. they are transported to the testing chamber.

Now, I have to be very upfront to tell you there are some five star ****** products are MUST haves in my arsenal of products and here they are...

MAKE UP REMOVER:

I buy the gigantic size bottle, it comes with an easy dispenser pump and I LOVE this stuff. It takes off the most stubborn eye makeup, eyeliner and mascara.. LOVE IT..  It is made by Philosophy and I get it on auto delivery from QVC, best price around.

OK, this next product is a NEW FIND.. and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

It is from ORO GOLD and yes it has 24K gold in it, but it is the absolutely BEST exfoliating I have EVER EVER found.  And believe me girls, I have had microdermabrasion out the ying yang, and all kind of retinol peels... this stuff is the BOMB!.. I am addicted to it.. The down side it is $$$$$.  Like over $100 for this small container.. I tried to buy some over the internet but beware, what I received at a cheaper price was NOT the same product.. I even got Sandy to buy some and you can get her testimony but this is the best...

When you apply this to your skin you will immediately experience the exfoliating effect. and will leave you with a smooth skin to apply your other products on.  Truth be told they recommend using twice a week, I use it every day..

My next Fav product is from of all places ... TARGET..

The Brand is No 7 and is called Protect & Perfect.

It is my favorite out of the shower and seal in moisture to my face and neck area. It's wonderful and very affordable.

For my night time routine I use a fairly new to market product from Neutrogena

This product has a retinol component, I use it at night and really is a bit stronger than most topical retinol products.. you can buy it at Sephora or Ulta, but again I buy it on QVC, best price I have found around and I again have the large bottle size.

Alright.. a bit about about make up..

I absolutely love the STILLA product line..

This particular product has all of the fall colors and comes with an eyeliner.

Now I don't know about you .. but my eyeliner comes off within the first few hours.

STILLA eyeliner stays on till the end of the day. My favorite shade is call LionFish, a metallic brown, love love love this product line.

As far as foundation, I have tried them all .. mineral based powders, smashbox, Dior, bottom line I use maybelline.. it covers and stays.. I do use Mally powder to seal the deal..

It terms of blush.. here is my FAV

It doesn't come through the photo well

But it is a mix of colors that allows for a nice bronzing color balance, the product is from a company called Two-Faced.

OK, onto the Hair..

I have three products to share..

One is for in shower and two are for out of shower

The in shower product is from Aveeno.

Love it.. it gives my hair a shine that feels like you just stepped out of the saloon.

It's rather hard to find.. and to be honest I can't remember where I got it.. I use it sparingly.

The next product is called IT'S a 10

This is a spray, leave in condition, gets the tangles OUT and is wonderful

Its a bit pricey.. but it goes a long long way...

The last leave in hair product I use is a keratin product

It is wonderful and I use it faithfully all the time.

So there you have it .. the best of my arsenal of beauty products..

SO I will continue to pursue and try stuff out and let you know.

Hope you found this to be interesting if not entertaining.

Hugs

Barbara